Denise Turner is a high-energy, result-oriented international speaker and media spokesperson, with over 15 years of experience.

She's passionate about inspiring her audience, so that they quickly grasp the importance of color and turn their knowledge into increased sales and customer satisfaction. Turner customizes seminars for manufacturers, businesses, associations and Continuing Education seminars for interior designers, architects and builders.

This is what they're saying about Denise:

“Denise is an amazing speaker; she is the go-to person for everything in the color industry. She knows her stuff and has her finger on the newest trends, and is also one of the greatest people I've ever done business with. If you need a top professional in this specialized industry, Denise is the only person you should call. I can't recommend her highly enough.”
Barbara Niven Actress, Speaker and Presentation Coach - BarbaraNiven.com

"I was flattered when Denise asked SFW Plasters to participate in the HGTV series, "Designer's Challenge". My crew and I were pleasantly surprised to discover how easy she was to work with in stark contrast to most Southern California interior designers. Her design approach and color knowledge were superior to many. I highly recommend Denise as a professional and a leader in her field."
Don Barnabe, President/Owner - SFW Plasters by Georgia

“Denise is a true professional in the design field, and an expert in color. I have worked with Denise on several projects including hiring her to develop and teach color theory curriculum for sales training courses. She is a potent public speaker and represents the best in the industry pertaining to color trends and scheme development. She has a great ability to connect with her audience and creatively present her unique philosophy on color in ways that really resonate with people.”
Ronn Day, Area Vice President -Frazee Paint

"Denise is one of the finest professional in the field I have ever worked with. She was hired twice in the year 2008 and 2009 for our client Nippon Paint Malaysia as a speaker for the Colour Trend 2009 and 2010. Her charming personality and clear presentation brought fun and new perspectives to our audience, comprised of professional interior designers, architects and students."
Fan Hin Chen, General Manager, TS Exim, Publisher, idS Magazine

"Denise's strategies of color use in everyone's daily experiences are at the higher level of quality. As a designer and mentor to industry professionals and students she leads passionately with her vision for synergetic humane environments and quality of life".
Sara Sandoval, Academic Director, Interior Design-Art Institute of California, Inland Empire  

“Denise has been a valuable resource in the ever-changing world of product and color trending. Her high octane energy and passion for design is contagious”.
Rick Hickman, VP Sales-Tri-Kes Wall Covering Source

“Denise is the ultimate “Color Diva”. She delights and captivates any audience; she inspires them with her imaginative visions of fresh new color trends from around the world. Her holistic color philosophy
shapes a new approach for a happier colorful life.”

Joe Esquer, Architectural Service Manager-Frazee Paint

“Denise is one of the most dynamic and colorful speakers I have ever met. She has a passion for sharing and brings an incredible amount of energy to her presentations.”
Bruce Knott, CMG, Director WFCP/Media Relations-Grace McNamara Inc.

"Denise-Your all day, in-house color class was awesome! We wanted to provide you with our feedback.

  • It was just the right mix of information and tools it seemed that we all enjoyed the interactive activities.
  • The time allotted kept us engaged, allowed for creativity, fostered camaraderie and teamwork, and was useful on several levels. 
  • The structure of the breakout was an excellent catalyst to collaborate and support one another as team.

We believe that the spectrum of information provided will allow us to increase our effectiveness in the field, improve our image as true professionals over the competition, and translate into higher profits."
Thank you once again, North LA Property Management Services Team, Frazee Paint

"Denise-I truly enjoyed your all day, in-house color class and thought it was a great opportunity for team building for all of us! Your combination of architectural styles, color theory and 2011 color trends was a nice balance and I think we all walked away feeling more confident in our ability to sell color to our clients!

I really enjoyed the portion where you talked about the Color Marketing Group and what a huge task you undertake in determining upcoming color trends! The "hands on" color schemes were also a great way to get to know my counterparts at Frazee better. You do amazing work and I wanted to thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. It was a true pleasure!"

Debi Palumbo, Property Management Services, Frazee Paint

"Denise is passionate about color and the powerful role that it plays in everyday life.  She conveys this beautifully through her speaking and it become contagious!" 
Donna Marie DeGravina, Interior Designer- D  M  Designs

“Your Color forecast prevented me from losing thousands of dollars in a to-good-too-be-true carpeting purchase. Thank you!”
Patricia Gagnier, ASID, CID, President-Gagnier Construction

"Denise you are a dynamic speaker and are definitely in the right field. I learned so much.”
Cindy Johnson, Regional Director-NAWIC

PARTIAL LIST OF CLIENTS:

  • ASID (American Society of Interior Designers)
  • CCIDC (California Council for Interior Design Certification)
  • California Paints
  • Dacor Appliances
  • Duha Group
  • Frazee Paint/Comex Group
  • IIDA (International Interior Design Association)
  • K-BIS (Kitchen & Bath Industry Show)
  • Kelly Moore Paint
  • Mr. Steam
  • NADFD (National Association of Decorative Fabric Distributors)
  • NAFCD (National Association of Floor Covering Distributers)
  • NAWIC (National Association of Women In Construction)
  • Nippon Paint
  • NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association)
  • Pro Source Wholesale Floor Covering
  • Singapore Design Festival
  • SPECS (Store Planning, Equipment, Construction Services)
  • TS Exim
  • WCS (Western Coatings Symposium)
footerLogo